Recruiting outlook: 0–9 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Tigers · Jackson, Mississippi · SWAC
Head coach
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
30
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 2
Coach's 2024–25 avg 27 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–9
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 1–2 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeelah MirzaPrevious school: Hampton | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | FFOR | Brampton, Ontario, CanadaNorth Park Secondary School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alana DiPaola | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMID | Markham, Ontario, CanadaBill Brothers Secondary School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amayah Singleton | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Designated proxyAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDEF | Wake Forest, NCHeritage HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Asia Wilson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDEF | Las Vegas, NVPalo Verde HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Che'-Chulae Dowling | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR | Sandys, BermudaIMG Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Cora Kmiec | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDEF | Eagan, MNEast Ridge HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezire Kaila Tablado | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR/MID | Phoenix, AZDesert Vista HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Elon Sheffield | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR | Atlanta, GAGeorgia Cyber Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Heena Rai | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMID | Langley, British ColumbiaLangley Fundamental Secondary School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| India Wilson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | FFOR | Las Vegas, NVPalo Verde HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Josetiarainnah OlacoPrevious school: St. Peter's University | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR/MID | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax Christian Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Karime Antonio-Lopez | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMID | Murray, UtahMurray HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kianah Farmer | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDEF | Orange County, CAFoothill HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyla Gomez | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR/MID | Long Beach, CALong Beach Polytechnic HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Laila AndersonPrevious school: Holmes CC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDEF | Jackson, MSRichland HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maeve MorrisPrevious school: Portland State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | FFOR/DEF | Salem, ORSouth Salem HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Makayla SturkeyPrevious school: Sonoma State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | DDEF | Jamul, CASteele Canyon HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Malayah Nuestro | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | FFOR/MID | Lakewood, CALong Beach Polytechnic HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Mariah Burnett | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDEF | Renton, WAOliver M. Hazen HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia Ortega | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | FFOR/MID | Chicago, ILDisney II Magnet HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Myla Hunter | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMID | St. Louis MOPattonville HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahomy Portillo | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMID | Houston, TXLamar HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Naima Calvo | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDEF | El Paso, TXLiverpool Hope Univeristy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nataline Reyes FazioPrevious school: Southern University | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Fr. | MMID | Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaFather Leo J. Austin | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nina KammertonsPrevious school: Niagata University | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | FFOR | Bielefeld, GermanyGymnasium Verl | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryanne Hawthorn-HarperPrevious school: Southern University | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Designated proxyPrior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | MMID | Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaSt. Martin Catholic Secondary School | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Samiah Thompson | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDEF | Norton, OHNorton HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sarah Portis | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDEF/MID | Anaheim, CAKatella HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 |